NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Forrest St Metuchen, NJ 08840

Estimated Value: $747,000 - $831,398

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$462/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2016

Last sale price $385,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,358/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Campbell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Center Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2016

This home is located at 19 Forrest St, Metuchen, NJ 08840 since 24 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $784,600, approximately $461 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 19 Forrest St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Campbell Elementary School, Edgar Middle School, and Metuchen High School.

Last Listed By

Ken Walker

ALTIMA MANAGEMENT CO, INC Listed on: 03/24/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2109-00047-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,014

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Middlesex
  • Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
  • Renovated Year: 2003
  • Street Number Display: 19
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2003

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpeting, Laminate, Wood
  • Appliances: Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Softener-Own, Microwave Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Intercom, JacuzTyp, StallShw, Walk-In Closet, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Skylight, Stereo System, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished-Partially
  • Basement Level Rooms: Family Room, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Area: Separate Dining Area, Pantry, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Level 1 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Kitchen, Maid Quarters, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1700

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Wood Fence, Storm Door(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Privacy Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Oversize Garage, Attached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Ceiling Fan, Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Baseboard - Cast Iron
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: CAMPBELL
  • Middle School: M.B. MOSS
  • High School: METUCHEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 50X120
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 101900
  • Assessed Land Value: 75600
  • Assessment: 177500
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot Identifier: 15
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.14

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 10014
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2109-00047-0000-00015-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 5.642
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2015
  • Tax Year Tax: *

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2016
Closed on
Aug 2, 2016
Sold by
Carpena Peter and Carpena Mariene
Bought by
Kerwick Michael C
Seller's Agent
Ken Walker
ALTIMA MANAGEMENT CO, INC
Buyer's Agent
Ken Walker
ALTIMA MANAGEMENT CO, INC
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.51%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$784,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$399,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$269,500
Outstanding Balance
$220,580
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$529,014

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2010
Sold by
Carpena Peter and Carpena Marlene
Bought by
Carpena Peter and Carpena Marlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,636
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Martin Jonn
Bought by
Carpena Peter and Grabowski Marlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,500
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1997
Sold by
Commercial Credit
Bought by
Devt Carter

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kerwick Michael C $385,000 Fidelity National Title Insu
Carpena Peter -- None Available
Carpena Peter $132,500 --
Devt Carter $72,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kerwick Michael C $269,500
Previous Owner Carpena Peter $460,636
Previous Owner Carpena Peter $160,000
Previous Owner Carpena Peter $136,000
Previous Owner Carpena Peter $127,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $226 / Sq Ft
04/06/2016 04/06/16 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2016 03/24/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $235 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,100 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2023 $12,100 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2022 $11,468 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2021 $11,205 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2020 $11,057 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2019 $10,732 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2018 $10,692 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2017 $10,658 $180,000 $76,000 $104,000
2016 $10,242 $177,500 $75,600 $101,900
2015 $10,015 $177,500 $75,600 $101,900
2014 $9,764 $177,500 $75,600 $101,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ken Walker

    ALTIMA MANAGEMENT CO, INC

    (973) 568-4490

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3292198

Garden State MLS

APN: 09-00047-0000-00015

New Jersey Middlesex County Metuchen 08840

19 Forrest St, Metuchen, NJ

Homes for Sale in Metuchen, NJ

This home is located at 19 Forrest St, Metuchen, NJ 08840 since 24 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $784,600, approximately $461 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 19 Forrest St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Campbell Elementary School, Edgar Middle School, and Metuchen High School.

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